‘In Karamoja, the culture is that men see women as people who cannot do anything. In meetings we were not allowed to talk or even to sit near the men – but now everybody comes to village meetings. We all mix and sit and discuss.

‘I want to empower women – to have both women and men working together. Women bring different values and issues to a meeting, such as violence by men against them.’

Naturally, Margaret is incredibly proud of what she’s achieved.

‘My children will remember that their mother was a borehole mechanic,’ she said.

Margaret is supported by CAFOD. All donations to its Lent appeal will be matched by the UK government.